Quality Assurance Technician — Food Safety & CI (Navan)

Irish Country Meats; Navan; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Irish Country Meats in Navan, Co. Meath, seeks a Quality Assurance/Technical Assistant to support quality and food safety across the manufacturing process.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and interfaces with Supervisors, Area Managers, Maintenance and the Operations Manager. A third-level degree in Food Science or Ag Science is required, with HACCP an advantage, and a hands-on, energetic approach expected.

Qualifications

• Third level degree in a Food Science /Ag Science related subject.
• HACCP certification is an advantage.
• Hands-on approach to developing solutions.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Highly Energetic and proactive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Monitor product, processes, food safety and quality throughout manufacturing.
• Carry out product inspections to ensure weight, temperature and specifications.
• Communicate product quality with suppliers and site management.
• Ensure compliance with Food Safety and Hygiene SOPs.
• Manage non-conformances and drive corrective actions.
• Record, report and file relevant logs and documentation.

Skills

Hands-on approach

Deadline-driven

Energetic

Confidentiality

Credible

Decisive

Attention to detail

Punctuality

Education

Food Science / Ag Science degree

HACCP certification (advantage)

Job description

Irish Country Meats in Navan, Co. Meath, seeks a Quality Assurance/Technical Assistant to support quality and food safety across the manufacturing process.

The role reports to the Quality Manager and interfaces with Supervisors, Area Managers, Maintenance and the Operations Manager. A third-level degree in Food Science or Ag Science is required, with HACCP an advantage, and a hands-on, energetic approach expected.